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coelomate

/kəˈloʊmɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does coelomate mean?

noun

An animal that has a coelom, a fluid-filled cavity in the body that surrounds the digestive organs and other internal organs. In invertebrates, the coelom may be a fluid-filled cavity or a solid organ.

Example

"Some invertebrates, such as starfish and sea urchins, are coelomates."

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